Obituary of Diosdado Macapagal

Diosdado Macapagal

Diosdado Pangan Macapagal Sr. GCrM, KGCR(born September 28, 1910 in Lubao, Philippines) was a politician, lawyer, and poet who was best known for serving as the 9th president of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965 and as the 6th vice president from 1957 to 1961. Diosdado died on April 21, 1997 and his death was because of heart failure due to complications of pneumonia and kidney failure. He died at age 86.

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Diosdado Macapagal Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Macapagal, Diosdado
Common Name: Diosdado Macapagal
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Lubao, Philippines
Birth Date: September 28, 1910
Age: 86 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1949-1973

Religion: Roman Catholic
Political Affiliation: Liberal
Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
Nationality: Filipino
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Chartreuse (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Diosdado's Family Tree

Birth Name: Diosdado Pangan Macapagal Sr. GCrM, KGCR
Father: Urbano Macapagal (1883-1946)
Mother: Romana Pangan Macapagal (1883-1940)
Spouse/Partner:

Purita de la Rosa (married 1938-1943, her death)
Eva Macapagal (married 1946-1997, his death)

Son(s):

Arturo Macapagal (born September 14, 1942-died August 11, 2015)
Diosdado Macapagal Jr.

Daughter(s):

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (born April 5, 1947)
Cielo Macapagal-Salgado

Death Notice:

Date: April 21 1997 at age 86
Place: Makati, Philippines
Cause of Death: Heart failure (complications of pneumonia and kidney failure)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on April 27, 1997
Interment: Buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Metro Manila, Philippines